Tag Archives: Android

Android 7.0 Nougat update making its way to all T-Mobile Galaxy S7 and S7 edge users

Well, that didn’t take long. T-Mobile Galaxy S7 and S7 edge owners that participated in Samsung’s Nougat beta program began getting their official Android 7.0 update last night. The update mentioned that beta testers would be getting the update first, but now it looks like the update is hitting non-beta testers, too. Several T-Mobile Galaxy S7 and S7 edge owners are now receiving updates that weigh in at 1.5GB. These folks report that they weren’t in … [read full article]

T-Mobile Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge receiving security updates

Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge owners, a new update is coming your way! T-Mobile has announced new security updates for both the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge. These updates include the December and January security patches, and they bump the Galaxy S6 to software version G920TUVS5EQA2 and the S6 edge to G925TUVS5EQA2. TmoNews reader Chaz already received his Galaxy S6’s update, which weighed in at 23.87MB. So if you’ve got a T-Mobile … [read full article]

ZTE Axon 7 receiving Android Nougat update, Daydream support included

If you’ve picked up a ZTE Axon 7 to use on T-Mobile, you’ll be pleased to learn that a major update is now making its way to your device. ZTE announced today that it’s now pushing Android Nougat to the Axon 7. The update includes features like the ability to run two apps side-by-side, improved Doze mode battery savings, and more emoji. Also included is support for Google’s Daydream virtual reality platform, a feature that few … [read full article]

Another LG G6 photo leaks and this one shows the back of the phone

Last month, we got a look at the front of what might be the LG G6. Now a new leak has surfaced that claims to show us the rear of the device. This new photo allegedly shows the glossy back of the LG G6, complete with a dual rear camera setup, a flash in-between the two cameras, and a fingerprint reader below those cameras. We can also see “G6” tattooed near the bottom of the … [read full article]

T-Mobile offering one year of Netflix for free with purchase of Galaxy S7 or S7 edge

When T-Mobile took pre-orders for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, it gave buyers one year of Netflix for free with their new smartphone. Now that offer is back. T-Mobile is now offering a free year of Netflix with the purchase of a Samsung Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge. The deal will run through February 7. To get your free year of Netflix, you’ll need to purchase or lease a Galaxy S7 or S7 … [read full article]

T-Mobile offer to cover sales tax on new smartphone purchases launches today

T-Mobile’s attack on taxes continues today. Today’s the day that T-Mobile kicks off its offer to cover the sales tax on all of its new smartphones. The deal, which is open to new and existing customers, will give you 11.2 percent (11.55 percent in Puerto Rico) of your phone’s price on a prepaid MasterCard card. To take advantage of this offer, you’ll need to buy a new smartphone on an Equipment Installment Plan (EIP) and pair it … [read full article]

T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ now receiving software updates

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ owners, the time to update has come again. T-Mobile has announced that its Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ are now receiving software updates. Both include “Android Security updates,” and both weigh in at around 60.44MB. TmoNews reader Gerald received this security update on his Galaxy Note 5, so if you’ve got a Note 5 or S6 edge+, keep an eye out for your update. You … [read full article]

Android 7.0 updates for Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge move into T-Mobile testing

Good news, Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge owners: Your Android 7.0 Nougat update just got one step closer to release. T-Mobile recently updated the statuses of the Android 7.0 updates for Samsung’s Galaxy S7 and S7 edge. Both updates are now in the “T-Mobile Testing” phase of development, which means that T-Mo is testing the software before releasing it to its customers. The “T-Mobile Testing” phase comes after “Manufacturer Development” and before “Completed” … [read full article]

T-Mobile to cover the sales tax on any new smartphone with prepaid card

After making the monthly bill more straightforward, T-Mobile is now aiming to do the same with phone pricing. Starting February 1, T-Mobile will cover the cost of sales tax on any new smartphone you buy. Specifically, T-Mo will give you 11.2 percent (11.55 percent in Puerto Rico) of your phone’s price on a prepaid MasterCard card. This offer includes ever smartphone that T-Mobile sells. T-Mobile’s new deal will be available to both new and existing … [read full article]